Netfinity 8500R. Hardware Information

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Note

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First Edition (September 1999)

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Tables

1. Memory installation requirements . . . . 55

2. Memory expansion . . . . 55

3. PCI adapter information . . . . 73

4. Automatically assigned SCSI IDs . . . . 82

5. Serial port pin-number assignments . . . . 98

6. Parallel port pin-number assignments . . . . 98

7. Video port pin-number assignments . . . . 99

8. Keyboard and auxiliary-device port pin-number assignments . . . . 100

9. 68-Pin SCSI port pin-number assignments . . . . 100

10. USB connector pin-number assignments . . . . 101

11. 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connector pin-number assignments . . . . 102

12. Advanced System Management Interconnect bus connector pin-number assignments . . . . 102

13. IBM Netfinity 8500R server identification numbers . . . . 170

14. Internal drives and devices . . . . 171

15. External drives and devices . . . . 171

16. Configuration/Setup Utility program defaults and changes . . . . 172

17. System memory . . . . 179

18. System specifications . . . . 181

19. Acoustical noise emission values . . . . 182

20. I/O function card jumpers . . . . 190

21. Processor-controller board jumper . . . . 195

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Safety Information

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações de Segurança.

Před instalací tohoto produktu si přečtěte příručku bezpečnostních instrukcí.

Læs sikkerhedsforskrifterne, før du installerer dette produkt.

Ennen kuin asennat tämän tuotteen, lue turvaohjeet kohdasta Safety Information.

Avant d'installer ce produit, lisez les consignes de sécurité.

Vor der Installation dieses Produkts die Sicherheitshinweise lesen.

Prima di installare questo prodotto, leggere le Informazioni sulla Sicurezza

Lees voordat u dit product installeert eerst de veiligheidsvoorschriften.

Les sikkerhetsinformasjonen (Safety Information) før du installerer dette produktet.

Antes de instalar este produto, leia as Informações sobre Segurança.

Pred inštaláciou tohto zariadenia si pečítaje Bezpečnostné predpisy.

Antes de instalar este producto lea la información de seguridad.

Läs säkerhetsinformationen innan du installerar den här produkten.

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DANGER

Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables is hazardous.

To avoid a shock hazard:

– Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform

installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.

– Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet.

– Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product.

– When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables.

– Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.

– Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the

device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

– Connect and disconnect cables as described in the

following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices.

To Connect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, attach all cables to devices.

3. Attach signal cables to connectors.

4. Attach power cords to outlet.

5. Turn device ON.

To Disconnect:

1. Turn everything OFF.

2. First, remove power cords from outlet.

3. Remove signal cables from connectors.

4. Remove all cables from devices.

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Lithium battery notice

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CAUTION:

When replacing the lithium battery, use only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.

Do not:

– Throw or immerse into water – Heat to more than 100°C (212°F) – Repair or disassemble

Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations.

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Laser compliance statements

Some IBM PC Server and Netfinity models are equipped from the factory with a CD-ROM drive. CD-ROM drives are also sold separately as options. The CD-ROM drive is a laser product. The CD-ROM drive is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products.

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CAUTION:

When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following:

– Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation.

There are no serviceable parts inside the device.

– Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure.

DANGER

Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following.

Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct

exposure to the beam.

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How this book Is organized

About this book

This book provides instructions on how to configure your IBM Netfinity 8500R server and how to install and remove options. This book also provides information to help you solve many simple problems that might occur.

How this book is organized

Chapter 1, “Introducing your Netfinity 8500R server,” provides detailed information about the features of your server. This chapter also provides a general introduction to using your server.

Chapter 2, “Arranging your workspace,” contains instructions for arranging your workspace.

Chapter 3, “Configuring your server,” describes how to use the Configuration/Setup Utility program to configure your server. This chapter also provides instructions for using various utility programs and resolving configuration conflicts.

Chapter 4, “Installing options,” contains instructions for installing and removing options, such as processors, memory, adapters, and internal drives. Instructions for connecting external options are also included in this chapter.

Chapter 5, “Installing the server in and removing the server from the rack

enclosure,” contains instructions for installing a Netfinity 8500R server in a rack and for removing a Netfinity 8500R server from a rack.

Chapter 6, “Solving problems,” includes an overview of the diagnostic tools, instructions for testing the server, error codes and messages, and troubleshooting charts. This chapter also contains information about checking the server for damage and replacing the battery.

Chapter 7, “Server records and specifications,” provides a section to record and update important information about your server, including serial numbers, key number, and device records. Whenever you add options to your server, be sure to update the information in these records. In addition to server records, this chapter contains the server specifications, such as product dimensions, environmental operating requirements, the system-board layout, jumper locations and settings, and switch settings. This chapter also contains instructions for setting jumpers and switches.

An index follows these chapters.

To find the meanings of various computer-related terms, you can access the IBM Dictionary of Computing at the following World Wide Web address:

http://www.ibm.com/networking/nsg/nsgmain.htm

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Related publications

Notices used in this book

This book contains notices to highlight information or provide safety information:

Notes

These notices provide important tips, guidance, or advice.

Attention

These notices indicate possible damage to programs, devices, or data. An attention notice is placed just before the instruction or situation in which damage could occur.

Caution

These notices indicate situations that are potentially hazardous to you. A caution notice is placed just before descriptions of potentially hazardous procedure steps or situations.

Danger

These notices indicate situations that are potentially lethal or extremely hazardous to you. A danger notice is placed just before descriptions of potentially lethal or extremely hazardous procedure steps or situations.

Related publications

In addition to this book, the following publications come with your Netfinity 8500R server:

The Safety Information booklet contains important safety instructions in a multilingual format.

The “Start Here” section of this Server Library contains detailed information about setting up your server, attaching cables, and installing an operating system.

The “Express Setup and Installation” section of this Server Library contains fast-path installation instructions for experienced users.

The “ServerGuide and Netfinity Manager Information” section of this Server Library describes the IBM ServerGuide and IBM Netfinity Manager products, and how to use them.

The “Advanced System Management Information” section of this Server Library describes the features and functions of the Advanced System Management PCI adapter, and how to use the Advanced System Management Netfinity Manager services.

The “Getting Help, Service, and Information” section of this Server Library provides instructions on how to obtain service and technical assistance for your Netfinity 8500R server and other IBM products that you might plan to use. This chapter also contains information about other publications, products, warranties, and services that IBM offers. Also included are fax numbers, toll-free telephone numbers, and access information for electronic bulletin boards, online services, and the World Wide Web.

The “Legal Information” section of this Server Library contains trademark information and the legal and safety requirements for the Netfinity 8500R server.

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The IBM Netfinity 8500R Server Hardware Maintenance Manual, part number 37L5123, is available for purchase. This manual contains error codes, advanced diagnostic procedures, and a parts catalog for most models. This manual is

intended for the trained service technicians. (Diagnostic diskettes are not included.) IBM Netfinity Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Installation Instructions, part number 30F6966-0, is available for purchase. This manual contains instructions for installing an optional server rack power distribution unit (PDU).

IBM Netfinity 9308 Enterprise Rack Planning Guide, part number 37L7055-0, is available for purchase. This manual contains planning instructions for installing an optional server rack.

IBM Netfinity 9308 Enterprise Rack Installation Guide, part number 37L6645-0, is available for purchase. This manual contains instructions for installing an optional server rack.

IBM Netfinity Rack-to-Tower Conversion Kit Installation Instructions, part number 37L7012-0, is available for purchase. This manual contains instructions for converting a rack model server to the optional tower configuration.

The following publications pertain to the Ethernet adapters or controllers that are supported by the server. They are available for purchase.

IBM LAN Technical Reference IEEE 802.2 and NETBIOS APIs, SC30-3587

IBM Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol Version 2.1.1 for DOS:

Programmer's Reference, SC31-7046

IBM LAN Server Command and Utilities, S10H-9686

Guide to LAN Server Books, S10H-9688

DOS LAN Services and Windows User's Guide, S10H-9684

Additional publications are available for purchase from IBM. For a list of publications available in your country:

In the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico, call 1-800-879-2755.

In other countries, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.

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Chapter 1. Introducing your Netfinity 8500R server

We appreciate your decision to purchase an IBM^ Netfinity^ 8500R

high-performance server. It is ideally suited for networking environments that require superior processor performance, efficient memory management, flexibility, and large amounts of reliable data storage.

Performance, ease of use, reliability, and expansion capabilities were key considerations during the design of your server. These design features make it possible for you to customize the server hardware to meet your business needs of today, while providing flexible expansion capabilities for the future.

Your IBM Netfinity 8500R server comes with a three-year limited warranty and IBM Netfinity/PC Server 90-Day Start Up Support. If you have access to the World Wide Web, you can obtain up-to-date information about your Netfinity 8500R server model and other IBM server products at the following World Wide Web address:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/netfinity/

Your server serial number and model number are located near the bottom of the front bezel and on the front panel. Write these numbers in the spaces provided in

“Recording the identification numbers” on page 170. You will need these numbers when you register your server with IBM. After you register your server, you can receive information about updates, performance tips, and compatibility. To register your server, go to the following World Wide Web address:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/register

For service, assistance, or additional information on IBM Netfinity/PC Server 90-Day Start Up Support and the World Wide Web, see the “Getting Help, Service, and Information” section of this Server Library.

If you have not yet set up your server, see the “Start Here” section of this Server Library for detailed information about attaching cables and installing an operating system. Before you set up your server, be sure to read the information on IBM ServerGuide in the “ServerGuide and Netfinity Manager Information” section of this Server Library.

To find the meanings of various computer-related terms, you can access the IBM Dictionary of Computing at the following World Wide Web address:

http://www.ibm.com/networking/nsg/nsgmain.htm

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This chapter contains an overview of the server features and components.

Note: The illustrations in this chapter might differ slightly from your hardware.

This chapter contains:

Features at a glance . . . . 3

What your IBM Netfinity 8500R server offers . . . . 4

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features . . . . 6

Controls and indicators . . . . 8

Front panel . . . . 11

Input/output connectors and expansion slots . . . . 12

Power supplies . . . . 14

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Features at a glance

Features at a glance

The following table summarizes the features of the Netfinity 8500R server.

Processors

Intel Pentium III Xeon processor with Streaming SIMD Extensions

Expandable to eight 550 MHz Pentium III Xeon processors

100 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)

16 KB of level-1 cache memory

512 KB, 1 MB, or 2 MB of level-2 cache with error checking and correction (ECC) memory integrated into processor

Upgradable processor speeds when available

Memory

One memory board standard – Sixteen 168-pin, dual inline

memory-module (DIMM) connectors

– Supports up to 8 GB

Expandable to 16 GB

100 MHz, PC100, registered synchronous dynamic

random-access memory (SDRAM) with ECC

Support for 128 MB, 256 MB, and 512 MB DIMMs

Support for a second memory board (optional)

Diskette drive

Supports one diskette drive

Standard: One 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB Hard disk drives

Two half-high, 3.5-inch drive bays

Supports up to two internal hard disk drives

CD-ROM drive

Standard: Integrated drive electronics (IDE)

Expansion-slot connectors Supports up to 14 adapters:

12 available PCI slot connectors – Eight 64-bit, 33 MHz, hot-plug

PCI slot connectors

– Four 64-bit, 66 MHz, hot-plug PCI slot connectors

Standard: I/O integrated function card

Standard: Advanced System Management PCI adapter Upgradable features

Advanced System Management PCI adapter upgrades (when available)

Diagnostics upgrades (when available)

Memory upgrades (when available)

POST/BIOS upgrades (when available) to update electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM) on the I/O integrated function card Security features

Chassis-intrusion detector (tower option only)

Power-on and administrator passwords

Security-error indicator (tower option only)

Selectable drive-startup sequence

Side cover lock (tower option only)

Unattended start mode SCSI features

Wide Ultra-2 SCSI (LVD) controller¹ – One external connector – One internal connector

Two bays available for internal SCSI hard disk drives

Power supplies

Standard: Three hot-swap power supplies

750 Watts each

Auto-sensing function

Built-in overload and surge protection

Automatic restart after a loss of power

Redundant power available Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts

Fans

Power supplies

Memory

Hard disk drives

Processors Integrated functions

I/O integrated function card

Voltage regulators for processors

Two serial ports

Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

One parallel port

Mouse port

Keyboard port

Video port

Wake on LAN capability

Alert on LAN capability

Advanced System Management PCI adapter

– Full-duplex 10/100 Mbps Ethernet controller for system management use

– Advanced System

Management Interconnect port – Two serial ports

ServeRAID adapter support

Built-in programmable read-only memory (PROM) based diagnostics

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What your IBM Netfinity 8500R server offers

The unique design of your IBM Netfinity 8500R server takes advantage of

advancements in data storage, networking, and memory management. Your server offers:

Impressive performance processing

Your Netfinity 8500R server supports up to eight Intel Pentium III Xeon processors. You can install multiple processors in your server to enhance performance and provide SMP capability.

100 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB)

The FSB is the processor external bus. This bus is the interface between the processors and the processor controller board. The FSB is also known as the processor/host bus.

Large system memory

The memory bus in your server supports up to 16 GB of system memory. The memory controller provides support for 100 MHz, synchronous dynamic

random-access memory (SDRAM) with error checking and correction (ECC).

The memory controller provides ECC support for up to 32 industry-standard, 168-pin, single connector, 8-byte, dual inline memory modules (DIMMs).

Advanced System Management support

With the Advanced System Management service, you can configure system management events, such as power-on self-test (POST), loader, and

operating-system timeouts or critical temperature, voltage, and tamper alerts.

The Advanced System Management PCI adapter generates all alerts, timeouts, and other system management information. The adapter then forwards this information to other systems on the Ethernet or Token-Ring network (or uses its modem to forward this data using a serial connector).

For more information on the features and functions of the Advanced System Management PCI adapter, refer to the “Advanced System Management Information” section of this Server Library.

For an illustration of the Advanced System Management PCI adapter, see

“Advanced System Management PCI adapter component locations” on page 187.

IBM ServerGuide

Your Netfinity Server Library includes a copy of IBM ServerGuide. You can use the ServerGuide compact discs (CDs) to help you simplify server installation.

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You can use the programs on the ServerGuide CDs to:

– Create System Partitions

– Configure supported hardware directly from the CD.

– Automate some of the network operating system (NOS) installation steps, through an easy-to-use wizard.

– Detect the supported hardware installed in your server; then, install thoroughly tested device drivers for that hardware.

Note: Some of these system-specific device drivers are newer than the device drivers included with off-the-shelf NOS packages.

– Provide a Replicated Installation path for installing Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 on multiple servers.

– Install popular application programs directly from the CD.

– Install IBM Update Connector. Once this program has been installed, you can connect to IBM², and receive any available device drivers, basic input/output system (BIOS), and program updates. (This requires Windows NT Server 4.0, and TCP/IP access to the Internet.)

– And more.

See “Using the System Partition” on page 32 for additional information on System Partitions. For more information on ServerGuide, refer to the

“ServerGuide and Netfinity Manager Information” section of this Server Library.

If you decide not to use ServerGuide to assist you with the installation of your NOS, you must download system-specific NOS installation instructions and device drivers from the World Wide Web at:

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/netfinity/netfinity_support.html

Diagnostic programs

Your server comes with built-in read-only memory (ROM) based diagnostic programs that test the standard features of your server. You can also use these programs to test some external devices. For more information, see

“Diagnostic programs” on page 122.

Your IBM Netfinity 8500R server is designed to be cost-effective, powerful, and flexible. It uses peripheral component interconnect (PCI) bus architecture to provide compatibility with a wide range of existing hardware devices and software applications.

As always, your IBM server meets stringent worldwide certifications for power, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and safety. See the “Legal Information”

section of this Server Library for additional information.

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Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

Three of the most important factors in server design are reliability, availability, and serviceability (RAS). These factors help to ensure the integrity of the data stored on your server; that your server is available when you want to use it; and that should a failure occur, it can be easily diagnosed and repaired with minimal inconvenience.

The following is an abbreviated list of the RAS features on the IBM Netfinity 8500R server. Many of these features are explained in the following chapters of this book.

Reliability features

– Cooling fans with speed-sensing capability – ECC FSBs

– ECC L2 cache – ECC memory

– Parity checking on the SCSI bus and PCI buses

– Power Managed - Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) level

– Power-on self-test (POST)

System management monitoring via Intra-Integrated Circuit (I²C) bus

Availability features

– Advanced Desktop Management Interface (DMI) features – Automatic error retry/recovery

– Automatic server restart

– Automatic restart after power failure

– Built-in, menu-driven configuration programs

– Built-in, menu-driven small computer system interface (SCSI) configuration programs

– Built-in, menu-driven setup programs – Hot-swap hard disk drives

– Hot-plug PCI

– Hot-plug USB keyboard and mouse

– Menu-driven diagnostic programs on diskette – Netfinity Manager and LANDesk^ enabled – Netfinity Server Management

– Predictive Failure Analysis (PFA) alerts

– Programmable read-only memory (PROM) based diagnostics – Redundant and hot-plug cooling

– Redundant and hot-plug power – ServeRAID adapter support

– Standard Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter provides control for remote system management

– Upgradable POST, BIOS, diagnostics, and Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter microcode

– Wake on LAN capability

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Serviceability features – Alert on LAN capability

– Built-in, menu-driven EEPROM-based diagnostics – Customer support center 24 hours per day³ – Error codes and messages

– Front panel messages – LED card diagnostics

– Processor serial number access – Standard cables present detection

– Standby voltage for system management features and monitoring

– System error logging (POST and Netfinity Advanced System Management PCI Adapter)

– Vital product data (VPD), including serial number information and

replacement part numbers, stored in nonvolatile memory, for easier remote maintenance of your server.

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Controls and indicators

Controls and indicators

The most commonly used controls and status indicators are on the front of your server. See “System component status indicators” on page 161 for additional information on status indicators.

.1/ Front panel: The lights and messages on this panel give status information for your server. See “Front panel” on page 11 for more information.

.2/ Scroll button: Press this button to select an action to perform on a system-monitoring message; then, press the Enter button to perform the action. You can select:

Keep to retain the message on the front panel and enable the system error light to continue to flash

Remind to retain the message on the front panel and enable the system error light to flash slowly

Clear to clear the message from the front panel and enable the system error light to stop flashing

.3/ Enter button: Press this button to perform an action on system-monitoring messages that appear on the front panel.

.4/ CD-ROM drive in-use light: When this light is on, the CD-ROM drive is being accessed.

.5/ CD-ROM eject/load button: Press this button to eject or retract the CD-ROM tray so that you can insert or remove a CD.

.6/ Hard disk status light: This light only operates in a ServeRAID

environment. Each of the hot-swap drives has a Hard Disk Drive Status light.

When the amber light for a hard disk drive is on continuously, the drive has failed. When the light flashes slowly (one flash per second), the drive is being

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rebuilt. When the light flashes rapidly (three flashes per second), the ServeRAID controller is identifying the drive.

.7/ Hard disk in-use light: Each hot-swap hard disk drive has a Hard Disk In-Use light. When the green light for a hard disk drive is on, the drive is being accessed.

.8/ Diskette-eject button: Press this button to eject a diskette from the drive.

.9/ Diskette drive in-use light: When this light is lit, the diskette drive is being accessed.

.1ð/ Power control button: Press this button to manually turn the server on or off.

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CAUTION:

The Power Control button on the front of the server does not turn off the electrical current supplied to the server. The server also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the server, ensure that all power cords are

disconnected from the power source.

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The server can be activated in several ways:

You can turn the server on by pressing the Power Control button on the front of the server.

The server can also be powered on by the Advanced System Management PCI adapter, Wake on LAN, Wake on Real-Time Clock Alarm, or Wake on Ring.

Note:

To enable the wakeup features, you must install the appropriate software and hardware in your server. For complete details, refer to the documentation that comes with your Ethernet adapter.

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The server can be deactivated as follows:

Pressing the Power Control button causes an immediate shutdown of the server, and places the server in standby mode. This feature can be used if the operating system hangs.

Note: After turning off the server, wait at least five seconds before pressing the Power Control button to power on the server again.

Disconnecting all of the server power cords from the electrical outlet will shut off all power to the server.

Note: Wait about 15 seconds after disconnecting the power cords for your system to stop running. Watch for the System Power light on the front panel to stop flashing or illuminating.

The server can also be powered off by the Advanced System Management PCI adapter.

.11/ Reset button: Press this button to reset the system and run the power-on self-test (POST).

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Front panel

The front panel on the front of the server contains status lights and system messages.

.1/ Information message panel: System monitor information appears on this display. The Advanced System Management PCI adapter monitors system functions and generates the messages. See “System-monitoring messages”

on page 150 for more information.

When the server is in standby mode (the system power supply is turned off and ac current is present), the information message panel can display system monitor information.

.2/ System error light: This amber light is on when a system error occurs.

Information about the condition displays on the information message panel.

.3/ SCSI hard disk drive in-use light: This green light is on when there is activity on a hard disk drive.

Attention: If the System Power Light is off, it does not mean there is no electrical current present in the server. To remove all electrical current from the server, you must unplug the server power cords.

.4/ System Power Light: When this green light is on, system power is present in the server. When this light flashes, the server is in standby mode (ac current is present). When this light is off, it indicates either power supply failure or an ac power failure, or the power cords have been disconnected.

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Input/output connectors and expansion slots

Input/output connectors and expansion slots

Input/output (I/O) connectors provide ports for transferring information into and out of your server. You can connect a variety of I/O devices to your server, including a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and printer. For more information on the ports and their specific technologies, see “Connecting external options” on page 96.

At the rear of your server is an I/O function card that provides access to some I/O connectors. Adapters installed in expansion slots might also provide I/O

connectors. The following illustration shows the expansion slots and the I/O connectors (ports) on the I/O function card, chassis, and the Advanced System Management PCI adapter.

.1/ External connector knockouts for Advanced System Management PCI adapter token-ring option: The chassis has an external connector knockout that can be used when you install the Advanced System Management PCI adapter token-ring option.

.2/ External SCSI device connector: External SCSI devices attach here. The knockout for a second external SCSI connector is not used.

.3/ Serial port A connector: Serial signal cables for modems and other serial devices connect here to the 9-pin serial port A connector. See “Devices and I/O ports” on page 24 for port assignment information. If you are using a 25-pin signal cable, you need a 9-pin-to-25-pin adapter cable.

.4/ Advanced System Management PCI adapter 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port connector: This connector attaches the Advanced System Management PCI adapter to a network hub for remote communication.

Note: The Advanced System Management PCI adapter 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connector cannot be accessed from the network operating system. The connector is dedicated to connecting your Advanced System Management PCI adapter to an Ethernet network through a service-processor interface, such as Netfinity Manager.

.5/ Serial port B connector: Serial signal cables for modems and other serial devices connect here to the 9-pin serial port B connector. See “Devices and I/O ports” on page 24 for port assignment information. If you are using a 25-pin signal cable, you need a 9-pin-to-25-pin adapter cable.

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Input/output connectors and expansion slots

.6/ Advanced System Management PCI adapter dual serial port connector:

This connector can be used to attach to a Y-cable that is shipped with your server. This Y-cable can be used to attach to a modem that is dedicated to communication with the Advanced System Management PCI adapter.

.7/ Advanced System Management Interconnect port connector: This connector is used to attach other compatible service processors for remote access.

.8/ Advanced System Management external power connector: This connector is not used.

.9/ Parallel port connector: A signal cable for a parallel device, such as a printer connects here.

.1ð/ Video port connector: The monitor signal cable connects here.

.11/ Universal Serial Bus connectors: You can attach I/O devices to these two Universal Serial Bus (USB) connectors. You need a 4-pin cable to connect devices to USB 1 or 2. A hot-plug keyboard-and-mouse option can be cabled or uncabled from the USB connectors without error or loss of service. Review your operating-system documentation to determine whether your operating system supports USB devices.

Note: If a standard (non-USB) keyboard is attached to the keyboard port, the USB ports are disabled while the power-on self-test (POST) is

running, and no USB devices will work during POST.

.12/ Power supply connectors: The three system power cords connect here.

.13/ PCI expansion slots: Your server has twelve 64-bit, PCI expansion slots.

All PCI slots support hot-plug PCI adapters.

.14/ Keyboard port connector: The keyboard cable connects here.

.15/ Mouse port connector: The mouse cable connects here. This port sometimes is called an auxiliary-device or pointing-device port.

Note: For pin assignments and other details about these connectors, see

“Connecting external options” on page 96.

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Power supplies

Power supplies

Your server comes with three hot-swap power supplies. The power supplies can provide up to 550 watts each at 110 V ac input power, and 750 watts each at 220 V ac input power.

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DANGER

Overloading an electrical circuit breaker is potentially a fire hazard and a shock hazard under certain conditions. To avoid these hazards, adhere to the instructions in the following statements.

1. If you are connecting to a 100–127 V ac power source, connect each power cord to a separate branch circuit.

2. If you are connecting to a 200–240 V ac power source and the branch circuit breaker rating is:

a. 13 amps or less, connect each power cord to a separate branch circuit.

b. 14 amps to 19 amps, do not connect more than two power cords to the same branch circuit.

c. 20 amps or greater, you may connect up to three power cords to the same branch circuit.

In addition to the power supplies, your server comes with three 220 V ac power cords, and three 110 V ac power cords (U.S. only). Be sure to select the

appropriate power cord voltage for your server environment. All three power cords must have the same voltage.

If you connect the three:

220 V ac power cords to the power supplies, the three power supplies support redundancy and hot-swap capability.

110 V ac power cords to the power supplies, the three power supplies do not support redundancy if the system configuration exceeds any of these

conditions:

– More than six processors – More than 24 memory DIMMs – More than eight PCI adapters

For servers with redundant power, the loss of a single power supply will not affect the server operation. Replace a power supply that has failed as soon as

convenient to help maintain the redundant power and cooling capability. When a power supply has failed and the Power Good light is on, the dc power LED on the power supply is off. See “Power supply LEDs” on page 160 for more information

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Power supplies

on the dc power LEDs. See “Replacing a hot-swap power supply” on page 86 for complete details on the power supplies.

Attention: To ensure proper server operation, be sure to connect all three 220 V ac power cords or all three 110 V ac power cords to the power supplies.

Notes:

1. Your server also comes with three 220 V ac power cords for connection to the server rack power distribution unit (PDU). Refer to IBM Netfinity Rack Power Distribution Unit (PDU) Installation Instructions for additional information on installing a PDU. See Chapter 5, “Installing the server in and removing the server from the rack enclosure” on page 103 for additional information on installing a server rack.

2. Power cords vary by country. For complete details about power cords for use in your country or region, refer to “Power cords” in the “Legal Information”

section of this Server Library or see http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.

The following illustration shows the power supplies in your server. Your server might differ slightly from this illustration.

.1/ Power supplies: See “Replacing a hot-swap power supply” on page 86 for information on power supply requirements and for instructions on installing additional power supplies.

.2/ AC and DC power lights: These lights provide status information about the power supplies. These adjacent lights are located on the power supplies; the ac power light is located closest to the power supply connector. During normal operation, both the ac and dc power lights are on. For any other combination of lights, see “Power supply LEDs” on page 160.

.3/ Power supply connectors: The three system power cords connect here.

For additional details on power cords, refer to the information at the beginning of this section.

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Power supplies

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Arranging your workspace

Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace

This chapter contains information about arranging your workspace.

To get the most from your server, arrange both the equipment you use and your work area to suit your needs and the kind of work you do. Your comfort is of foremost importance, but light sources, air circulation, and the location of electrical outlets also can affect the way you arrange your workspace.

See the “Getting Help, Service, and Information” section of this Server Library for information about obtaining ergonomic and environmental information from the World Wide Web.

Comfort . . . . 17 Glare and lighting . . . . 18 Air circulation . . . . 18 Electrical outlets and cable lengths . . . . 18

Comfort

Although no single working position is ideal for everyone, here are a few guidelines to help you find a position that suits you best.

Sitting in the same position for a long time can cause fatigue. A good chair can make a big difference. The backrest and seat should adjust independently and provide good support. The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs. Adjust the seat so that your thighs are parallel to the floor and your feet are either flat on the floor or on a footrest.

When using the keyboard, keep your forearms parallel to the floor and your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position. Try to keep a light touch on the keyboard and your hands and fingers relaxed. You can change the angle of the keyboard for maximum comfort by adjusting the position of the keyboard feet.

Viewing Distance

Lower Back Support

Seat Height

Adjust the monitor so the top of the screen is at, or slightly below, eye level. Place the monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 51 to 61 cm (20 to 24 in.), and position it so you can view it without having to twist your body. Also position other equipment you use regularly, such as the telephone or a mouse, within easy reach.

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Arranging your workspace

Glare and lighting

Position the monitor to minimize glare and reflections from overhead lights, windows, and other light sources. Even reflected light from shiny surfaces can cause annoying reflections on your monitor screen. Place the monitor at right angles to windows and other light sources, when possible. Reduce overhead lighting, if necessary, by turning off lights or using lower wattage bulbs. If you install the monitor near a window, use curtains or blinds to block the sunlight. You might have to adjust the Brightness and Contrast controls on the monitor as the room lighting changes throughout the day.

Where it is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting, an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful. However, these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen; try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare.

Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare. Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive liquid glass cleaner.

Air circulation

Your server and monitor produce heat. Your server has one or more fans that pull in fresh air and force out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents.

Blocking the air vents can cause overheating, which might result in a malfunction or damage. Place the server and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents. Leave at least 305 mm (12 inches) of space at the front and rear of your server to allow the server's cooling system to work properly.

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

The location of electrical outlets and the length of power cords and cables that connect to the monitor, printer, and other devices might determine the final placement of your server.

When arranging your workspace:

Avoid the use of extension cords. When possible, plug the server power cords directly into electrical outlets.

Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other areas where they might get kicked accidentally.

For more information about power cords, refer to the “Getting Help, Service, and Information” section of this Server Library.

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Chapter 3. Configuring your server

This chapter provides information on the Configuration/Setup Utility program that comes with your server. In addition, this chapter provides information on the System Partition and the SCSISelect Utility program.

The Configuration/Setup Utility program is part of the IBM Netfinity^ basic input/output system (BIOS) that comes with your server. Using these programs, you can set the system date and time, define input and output device parameters, and define system security.

Note: The illustrations in this chapter might differ slightly from your hardware.

Accessing server programs . . . . 20 Configuration overview . . . . 20 The Configuration/Setup Utility program . . . . 21 Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu . . . . 22 System summary . . . . 23 System information . . . . 23 Devices and I/O ports . . . . 24 Date and time . . . . 24 System security . . . . 25 Start options . . . . 28 Advanced setup . . . . 29 Error logs . . . . 32 Save settings . . . . 32 Restore settings . . . . 32 Load default settings . . . . 32 Exit setup . . . . 32 Using the System Partition . . . . 32 Configuring options . . . . 33 Resolving configuration conflicts . . . . 34 Resolving hardware configuration conflicts . . . . 34 Resolving software configuration conflicts . . . . 35 Using the SCSISelect Utility program . . . . 35 Starting the SCSISelect Utility program . . . . 35 SCSISelect Utility program choices . . . . 36

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Configuration overview

Accessing server programs

After you start the server, several prompts appear on the IBM logo screen.

To access the Configuration/Setup Utility program, press F1 when the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setupappears. See “The Configuration/Setup Utility program” on page 21 and “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu” on page 22 for additional information.

To access the Diagnostic Utility program, press F2 when the prompt Press F2 for Diagnostics appears. For information on running the diagnostics

programs, see “Diagnostic programs” on page 122.

To access the utility programs in the System Partition, press Alt+F1 when the prompt Press Alt+F1 for System Partition Bootappears. See “Using the System Partition” on page 32 for additional information.

The IBM logo screen is similar to the following illustration.

Note: Your screen might look slightly different, depending on the BIOS version that comes with your server, and the hardware configuration.

Press F1 for Configuration/Setup Press F2 for Diagnostics

Press ALT-F1 for System Partition Boot

>> Build ID - MMKT16AUS, BIOS Revision 1 <<

SMP system 4 processor(s):

BSP is processor A1 and APs are A2, A3, A4.

Pentium III Xeon ™ 550MHz

Configuration overview

You play a key role in how your server allocates resources to organize and interconnect hardware devices and software programs. This allocation process is referred to as configuration. The steps required to configure your server depend on the number and types of devices and programs that you install.

Your server supports PCI adapters and SCSI devices. Because of this flexibility, you can choose from among many adapters and devices.

In general, the greater the number and variety of hardware devices and software programs that you install in your server, the more you will have to interact with your server and your devices to correctly configure your system.

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The Configuration/Setup Utility program

Your server comes with the following hardware configuration programs:

Configuration/Setup Utility

With the built-in Configuration/Setup Utility program, you can configure I/O functions, such as serial and parallel port assignments; change interrupt request (IRQ) settings; and change the startup sequence for drives that you install. You also can use this program to set passwords for starting up the server and accessing the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

SCSISelect Utility

With the built-in SCSISelect Utility program, you can configure the SCSI devices that you attach to the SCSI controller. You can use SCSISelect to change default values, resolve configuration conflicts, and perform a low-level format on a SCSI hard disk drive.

Before installing a new device or program, read the documentation that comes with it. Reading the instructions helps you to determine the steps required for

installation and configuration. The following actions are typically, but not always, required to configure your server.

1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and record the current configuration settings.

2. Set jumpers or switches on server components.

See “Changing jumper settings” on page 183 and “I/O function card jumpers”

on page 190.

3. Set jumpers or switches on the device.

See the device installation instructions.

4. Install the device in the server.

See Chapter 4, “Installing options” on page 39.

5. Install software programs.

See the installation instructions that come with the software.

6. Resolve configuration conflicts.

See “Resolving configuration conflicts” on page 34.

The Configuration/Setup Utility program

For most configurations, the server will operate using the default system settings.

You need to change the settings only to resolve configuration conflicts or to enable or change device functions (for example, defining diskette types, and so on).

When you want or need to change the default settings, the Configuration/Setup Utility program provides a convenient way to display and change the settings.

After you run and exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility program, configuration information is stored in electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM). While the server is off, the configuration information remains available for the next system startup.

Always run the Configuration/Setup Utility program if you add, remove, or relocate any hardware option, or if you receive an error message instructing you to do so.

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Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu

Review this chapter and the information that comes with the option before making changes. Also, record the current settings (see Chapter 7, “Server records and specifications”) before making any changes.

Attention: Maintaining a record of your configuration information is especially important if you need to move the Clear CMOS register contents jumper, which erases all configuration information (see “I/O function card jumpers” on page 190 for details).

To start the Configuration/Setup Utility program:

1. Ensure that there is no diskette in the diskette drive. If the diskette drive contains a diskette, remove it.

2. Turn on the server and watch for the IBM logo screen.

If the server is turned on already, shut down your operating system and restart the server.

3. After you start the server, several prompts appear on the IBM logo screen.

When the prompt Press F1 for Configuration/Setup appears, press F1.

The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu appears. For information on the menu, see “Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.”

Note: If you enter the power-on password and an administrator

(supervisor-level) password is also set, a limited version of the menu appears. To see the full menu, you must restart the server and enter the administrator password when you are prompted to enter a

password. See “System security” on page 25 for additional information.

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu

From the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, you can select settings that you want to change. The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu is similar to the following screen.

Note: The choices on some menus might differ slightly, depending on the BIOS version that comes with your server.

<F1> Help < > < > Move

<Esc> Exit <Enter> Select

↑ ↓

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••

•

••

•

System Summary System Information Devices and I/O Ports Date and Time System Security Start Options Advanced Setup Error Logs Save Settings Restore Settings Load Default Settings Exit Setup

Configuration/Setup Utility

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Pressing F1 displays Help information for a selected menu item.

To change configuration settings:

1. Use the Up Arrow (↑) or Down Arrow (↓) key to highlight the menu item for the configuration setting that you want to change; then, press Enter.

2. Use the Up Arrow (↑) or Down Arrow (↓) key to choose the appropriate setting for the selected menu item; then, press Enter.

3. Repeat steps 1 through step 2 for each setting that you want to change. Press Esc to return to the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

4. After making changes, you can select:

Save Settings to save the selected changes.

Restore Settings to delete the changes and restore the previous settings.

Load Default Settings to cancel the changes and restore the factory settings.

Note: The Configuration/Setup Utility main menu selections do not save settings, restore settings, or load default settings for the PCI Slot/Device Information choice. To save settings, or restore settings for the PCI Slot/Device Information choice, you must use the menu selections available from the PCI Slot/Device Information choice.

5. To exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu, select Exit Setup. If you made any changes and did not save them with the Save Settings choice, the system prompts you to save or discard the changes when you attempt to exit from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

System summary

Select this choice to display configuration information, including the type and speed of the processors and amount of memory.

Changes that you make to configuration settings appear on this summary screen.

You cannot edit the fields.

The System Summary choice appears on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu and on the limited Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

System information

Select this choice to display information on your Netfinity 8500R server. Changes that you make on other menus might appear on this summary screen. You cannot edit any fields. The System Information choice appears only on the full

Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

Product data

Select this choice to view system information, such as the machine type and model, the system serial number, and the revision level or issue date of the BIOS stored on the flash EEPROM.

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System card data

Select this choice to view vital product data (VPD) for some Netfinity 8500R server components.

Devices and I/O ports

Software recognizes ports through their port assignments. Each port must have a unique port assignment. The Configuration/Setup Utility program normally handles this, but you might have special hardware or software that requires you to change these assignments.

Select the Devices and I/O Ports choice to view or change the assignments for devices and input/output ports.

You can add serial ports by installing a serial adapter in an expansion slot. See the documentation that comes with the serial adapter for information on port assignments.

You can configure the parallel port as bidirectional; that is, so that data can be both read from and written to a device. In bidirectional mode, the server supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP).

To display or change the assignments for devices, the serial ports, or parallel port:

1. Select Devices and I/O Ports.

2. Select a device or port; use the Left Arrow (←) or Right Arrow (→) key to advance through the settings.

The Devices and I/O Ports choice appears only on the full Configuration/Setup Utility main menu.

Notes:

1. When you configure the parallel port as bidirectional, use an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 1284-compliant cable. The maximum length of the cable must not exceed 3 meters (9.8 feet).

2. If you install a Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboard that has a mouse port, the USB keyboard emulates a mouse and you will not be able to disable the mouse settings in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.

3. Check your operating system documentation to see if your operating system supports USB devices.

4. If your operating system supports USB devices, the USB is configured automatically.

Date and time

Select this choice to set the system date and time.

The system time is in a 24-hour format: hour:minute:second.

The system date is in the standard format for your country. For example, in the United States, the format is MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year).

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Contents

Tables

Safety Information

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Lithium battery notice

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Laser compliance statements

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About this book

How this book is organized

Notices used in this book

Related publications

Chapter 1. Introducing your Netfinity 8500R server

Features at a glance

What your IBM Netfinity 8500R server offers

Reliability, availability, and serviceability features

Controls and indicators

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Front panel

Input/output connectors and expansion slots

Power supplies

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Chapter 2. Arranging your workspace

Comfort

Glare and lighting

Air circulation

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

Chapter 3. Configuring your server

Accessing server programs

Configuration overview

The Configuration/Setup Utility program

Using the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu

System summary

System information

Product data

System card data

Devices and I/O ports

Date and time